Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business with Friends
I first met Jonathan Wasserstrum, one of my best friends and now a co-founder of TheSquareFoot and our company’s CEO, nearly two decades ago. We became friends almost immediately after meeting in high school, and we’ve been buddies ever since. A few years later, when I went to college at UT, I met Justin Lee,…
Read More5 Tips for Launching Your Freelance Writing Business the Right Way
After a car accident and two surgeries—which occurred during my struggles to secure a full-time job—the thought of starting a business began to reverberate in my mind. I have a knack for writing and real love for the Internet; so, you know what? I started Googling about the possibility of running a writing business from…
Read MoreKey Things to Consider Before Opening a Business
“The basic rule of free enterprise: You must give in order to get!” ~Scott Alexander So many people want to open their own businesses. I think that is wonderful since so many of the big businesses in today’s economy are not serving their customers well. If you are looking at starting a new business, the…
Read More4 Types of Companies You Can Start Without Advanced Technical Skills
There’s no doubt about it. Technology has changed the world of work. Due to the high demand created by the shift to online commerce, high-tech positions are among the highest paying in today’s job market. However, learning the skills required for those positions requires making a major investment of both time and money in education…
Read More6 Ways to Start Learning for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. They just aren’t prepared for the life they want, and are really asking me…
Read MoreWhat Makes One Franchise Opportunity Better Than Another?
When you look at a franchise directory, it can be overwhelming. Even if you know the category of franchise you’d like to invest in, there can be dozens of options. What makes one franchise opportunity better than another? In fact, it’s not that one brand is better than another, but more than one is better for your…
Read MoreHow to Take Your Idea from a Hobby to a Business
As a startup investor, I often see business proposals looking for funding that really look like expensive hobbies looking for donations. I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return…
Read MoreFitness Franchise: Initial Costs and Fees to Consider
Love working out? Love helping others achieve their fitness goals? A fitness franchise might be a good option for you. But before you head to the bank to get your small business loan or home equity loan, you’ll need to establish a detailed business plan to fully understand the initial cost and fees even before…
Read More10 Questions to Ask the Franchisor Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Buying a franchise is a major investment financially, emotionally and physically. There is a lot that goes into making your new business a success. By defining expectations up front, you can ease the transition into franchise ownership. To do this, you need some answers. Here are the top 10 questions to ask the franchisor before…
Read More4 Simple First Steps to Business Success
So you have taken the initial step: To make your business dreams, a reality. The next step would be to make your business stand out among the many new upcoming projects. Every project is the fruit of great hard work, effort, and creativity. So it is important that we market the project in an effective…
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